Checking a check engine light - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

raymond~ · #1 08-04-2016, 11:28 PM

inherent with the ODBII protocols, it should store transient codes so as not to
keep false positives. so head to your neighborhood auto parts store as many
will check the code for free. if you're game, you may want to pick up your
own reader just to have. the most basic are very inexpensive, with pricier
ones offering more features or probe for more sensors/codes beyond the basic
ODBII codes

daphatch · #2 08-05-2016, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by raymond~

inherent with the ODBII protocols, it should store transient codes so as not to
keep false positives. so head to your neighborhood auto parts store as many
will check the code for free. if you're game, you may want to pick up your
own reader just to have. the most basic are very inexpensive, with pricier
ones offering more features or probe for more sensors/codes beyond the basic
ODBII codes

Local parts stores only scan obd2 for free and not obd1

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raymond~ · #3 08-05-2016, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by daphatch

Local parts stores only scan obd2 for free and not obd1

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ohhh, i misread the OBDI while reading it on my phone. aging eyeballs. tnx

daphatch · #4 08-05-2016, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by raymond~

ohhh, i misread the OBDI while reading it on my phone. aging eyeballs. tnx

Lol it happens.

Can anyone tell me if the obd1 stores codes ? My check engine light isn't on anymore but I would still like to know what it came on for.

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